Trending Now - Rams' Puka Nacua Faces Lawsuit Over Biting and Hate Speech Claims

WHO:

Puka Nacua, Los Angeles Rams wide receiver

Madison Atiabi, plaintiff in the lawsuit

Levi McCathern, attorney for Puka Nacua

Emmanuel Acho, analyst, warned Puka Nacua about the implications of the allegations on his status as a $180 million player for the Rams.

Puka Nacua, Los Angeles Rams wide receiver

Madison Atiabi, plaintiff in the lawsuit

Levi McCathern, attorney for Puka Nacua

WHAT:

Nacua's attorney, Levi McCathern, stated that demands for "millions of dollars" were made in exchange for not publicizing the allegations, which he described as "blackmail."

Nacua's attorney confirmed they will be filing a defamation lawsuit against Atiabi and pursuing all available legal remedies in response to the allegations.

A hearing for the temporary restraining order is scheduled for April 14, 2026.

Madison Atiabi claims in her lawsuit that Nacua's biting left a "circular imprint of his teeth" on her left shoulder.

Atiabi alleges that Nacua bit her friend's thumb "with such force that her companion screamed in acute pain."

Nacua's attorney, Levi McCathern, stated that demands for "millions of dollars" were made in exchange for not publicizing the allegations, which he described as "blackmail."

Nacua's attorney confirmed they will be filing a defamation lawsuit against Atiabi and pursuing all available legal remedies in response to the allegations.

New video obtained by TMZ shows Madison Atiabi twerking near a passed-out Puka Nacua after the alleged biting incident, which reportedly occurred after he bit her.

Nacua's attorney, Levi McCathern, stated that demands for "millions of dollars" were made in exchange for not publicizing the allegations, which he described as "blackmail."

Nacua's attorney confirmed they will be filing a defamation lawsuit against Atiabi and pursuing all available legal remedies in response to the allegations.

Los Angeles prosecutors are investigating the allegations against Puka Nacua regarding the biting incident.

Madison Atiabi's attorney filed for a temporary restraining order against Nacua, which was denied by a judge in Los Angeles.

Nacua is accused of biting Atiabi multiple times, including her left shoulder and her friend's thumb, causing her companion to scream in acute pain.

Nacua's attorney, Levi McCathern, stated that demands for "millions of dollars" were made in exchange for not publicizing the allegations, which he described as "blackmail."

Nacua's attorney confirmed they will be pursuing all available legal remedies in response to the allegations.

New video obtained by TMZ shows Madison Atiabi dancing near a passed-out Puka Nacua after the alleged biting incident.

Nacua's attorney, Levi McCathern, stated that demands for "millions of dollars" were made in exchange for not publicizing the allegations, calling it "blackmail."

Nacua's attorney confirmed they will be filing a defamation lawsuit against Atiabi.

Madison Atiabi filed a civil lawsuit against Puka Nacua for assault and battery.

The lawsuit alleges that Nacua made an "unprovoked antisemitic statement" and later bit Atiabi on the shoulder.

The lawsuit cites gender violence, assault and battery, and negligence.

Atiabi claims Nacua said, "f--- all the Jews," causing her emotional distress.

Nacua allegedly bit Atiabi's left shoulder, leaving a circular imprint, and also bit her friend's thumb.

A temporary restraining order requested by Atiabi was denied pending a hearing.

A hearing is scheduled for April 14, 2026.

Nacua's attorney described the biting incident as "horseplay" and stated they will file a defamation lawsuit against Atiabi.

WHERE:

The alleged incidents occurred in Century City, Los Angeles.

WHEN:

The temporary restraining order request was filed on March 21, 2026, and was denied by a judge in Los Angeles.

The alleged biting incident occurred on December 31, 2025, during a New Year's Eve outing.

A hearing for the temporary restraining order is scheduled for April 14, 2026.

The temporary restraining order request was filed on March 21, 2026, and was denied by a judge in Los Angeles.

The temporary restraining order request was filed on March 21, 2026.

The alleged biting incident occurred on December 31, 2025, during a New Year's Eve outing.

The alleged biting incident took place on December 31, 2025 (New Year's Eve).

The hearing for the temporary restraining order is scheduled for April 14, 2026.

WHY:

Atiabi described Nacua's alleged antisemitic remark as the "first act in what became an escalating course of rude or vulgar, threatening, violent, and harassing conduct."

Atiabi claims she felt uncomfortable and emotionally distressed due to Nacua's alleged antisemitic remark.

HOW:

Nacua's attorney stated that they will file a defamation lawsuit against Atiabi.

Nacua's attorney, Levi McCathern, stated that demands for "millions of dollars" were made in exchange for not publicizing the allegations, which he described as "blackmail."

Nacua's attorney stated that they will file a defamation lawsuit against Atiabi.

The lawsuit was filed in response to the alleged actions of Nacua during a night out on New Year's Eve.

(UPDATED March 26, 2026 23:07 UTC)

Puka Nacua, the wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams, is facing allegations from Madison Atiabi, who claims Nacua made an antisemitic remark and engaged in threatening behavior. Nacua's attorney, Levi McCathern, described demands for "millions of dollars" to keep the allegations private as "blackmail," and confirmed they will file a defamation lawsuit against Atiabi while pursuing all legal remedies. A hearing for a temporary restraining order, which was previously denied by a judge in Los Angeles, is set for April 14, 2026.

(UPDATED March 26, 2026 21:06 UTC)

In a lawsuit filed by Madison Atiabi, she claims that Nacua's biting left a circular imprint of his teeth on her left shoulder and that he bit her friend's thumb with such force it caused her companion to scream in pain. Nacua's attorney, Levi McCathern, has described demands for millions of dollars to keep the allegations quiet as blackmail and confirmed plans to file a defamation lawsuit against Atiabi. The alleged biting incident took place on December 31, 2025, during a New Year's Eve outing, and a hearing for a temporary restraining order is set for April 14, 2026.

(UPDATED March 26, 2026 19:20 UTC)

New video obtained by TMZ shows Madison Atiabi twerking near a passed-out Puka Nacua, following an alleged biting incident that reportedly occurred after he bit her. Nacua's attorney, Levi McCathern, claims that demands for millions of dollars were made to avoid publicizing the allegations, which he labeled as blackmail, and confirmed they will be filing a defamation lawsuit against Atiabi. The temporary restraining order request was filed on March 21 and was denied by a judge in Los Angeles, with Atiabi describing Nacua's alleged antisemitic remark as the beginning of escalating rude and threatening behavior.

(UPDATED March 26, 2026 15:19 UTC)

Los Angeles prosecutors are currently investigating allegations against Rams player Puka Nacua, which include a biting incident and an alleged antisemitic remark that has been described as part of a pattern of threatening behavior. On March 21, a request for a temporary restraining order against Nacua was filed by Madison Atiabi's attorney, but a judge in Los Angeles denied that request. Nacua's attorney, Levi McCathern, claims that demands for "millions of dollars" were made in exchange for not publicizing the allegations, labeling it as "blackmail."

(UPDATED March 26, 2026 07:19 UTC)

Nacua is facing serious allegations after being accused of biting Atiabi multiple times during a New Year's Eve outing on December 31, 2025, which reportedly caused her friend to scream in pain. Nacua's attorney, Levi McCathern, claims that demands for "millions of dollars" were made to avoid publicizing the allegations, labeling it as "blackmail," and confirmed they will pursue all available legal remedies, including a defamation lawsuit against Atiabi. Atiabi has described Nacua's alleged antisemitic remark as the beginning of a troubling pattern of rude, threatening, and violent behavior.

(UPDATED March 26, 2026 01:20 UTC)

New video obtained by TMZ shows Madison Atiabi dancing near a passed-out Puka Nacua following an alleged biting incident that took place on December 31, 2025, during a New Year's Eve outing. Nacua's attorney, Levi McCathern, has accused Atiabi of making demands for "millions of dollars" to keep the allegations from being publicized, labeling it as "blackmail," and confirmed that they will be filing a defamation lawsuit against her. Atiabi has described Nacua's alleged antisemitic remark as the "first act in what became an escalating course of rude or vulgar, threatening, violent, and harassing conduct."

(UPDATED March 26, 2026 00:27 UTC)

Madison Atiabi has filed a civil lawsuit against Puka Nacua, a wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams, alleging assault and battery. The lawsuit claims that Nacua made an "unprovoked antisemitic statement" and later bit Atiabi on the shoulder, causing her emotional distress. According to the suit, the biting incident occurred on New Year's Eve in Century City, Los Angeles, and left a circular imprint on Atiabi's left shoulder. A temporary restraining order requested by Atiabi was denied pending a hearing, which is scheduled for April 14, 2026. Nacua's attorney has described the biting incident as "horseplay" and plans to file a defamation lawsuit against Atiabi.